White Mountain TrailSystemMountain Biking

Arizona's White
Mountains

In recent years, the popularity of mountain biking as
skyrocketed and it is continuing to increase. All of the trails in the
White Mountain Trail System are open to
bicycles.The ratings indicated on the overview of the System will give you some
indictaion of the difficulty of each trail. Taken into consideration are:
length, width of the trail, width of the clearing on either side of the trail,
type of terrain, and gain in elevation.

Mountain Biking Ethic

With the right to use public land comes an obligation
to sustain its health. By acknowledging this obligation, mountain bikers have
the opportunity to set the standard for all recreationists to emulate. You can
help. To be sure mountain bikers continue to be welcome on our public lands,
ride safely, respect the rights of others, stay on designated roads and trails,
pack out more than your share, and become actively involved in protecting the
fragile environment in which we live and play.

Mountain Biking Tips

Be physically prepared for your trip. Don't take on a
route that is beyond your capabilities.

Stay on the trail. Comply with signs and barriers. Don't
shortcut switch backs or take any undesignated shortcut.

Ride safely. Stay in control and check speed on descents.
Use caution when approaching turns. Anticipate someone around the bend.

Respect other trail users. Be courteous, dismount and
move to the uphill side of the trail when you meet hikers or equestrians. Ride
in small groups and pass others slowly and in single file. When passing
equestrians, ask for instructions and use caution.